Job Description
Budget title: Division I Coaching Assistant (SL-1)
Salary: $10,000 (part-time, temporary, 25%FTE)
Binghamton University is a NCAA Division I institution in the America East Conference, located in Binghamton, NY with 22 intercollegiate athletic teams. Binghamton University is currently seeking a Sports Performance Intern, working under the supervision of the Sports Performance Staff.
The main goal of Binghamton University's Sports Performance Program is to help student-athletes reach their athletic potential. This is achieved through the student-athletes becoming stronger, faster, and remaining injury free. The Sports Performance Assistant will work in conjunction with the sports performance team in all aspects of training for 22 Division I programs.
Position responsibilities will include:
- Observes, shadows, and assists Performance Coaches during training sessions
- Teaching and monitoring correct exercise techniques
- Assists with testing, data collection, and interpretation using programs including Teambuildr, FirstBeat, Catapult, and Vitruve
- Assists Sports Performance staff with maintaining the facility
- Supports Performance Coaches with updating athletes' files
This temporary position is expected to begin 8/1/2026 and continue through 5/31/2027.
Requirements
- Working towards a bachelor's degree in exercise science or a related field, and a desire to gain valuable experience in the field of Sports Performance
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with student athletes, athletics staff, and others.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to direct and supervise others are important.
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Related Field
- Certification through the NSCA (CSCS)
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
